Month: June 2015

A good basil pesto is one of my favorite savory spreads, sauces, toppings, condiments. Trouble is that fresh basil is not always available, nor is it always in season. I’ve evolved my tastes to include a line-up of non-basil pesto… Continue Reading →

The combination of ‘pickles’ and sweetened mayonnaise takes me back to my McDonalds Filet-O-Fish days. Specifically that oily paste tartar sauce that was sandwiched between the piping hot breaded ‘fish’, bun and a layer of cheese. I know, I’m not… Continue Reading →

I love a good cinnamon bun and a cup of coffee! The smell of them baking off in the oven might actually be the best part. What makes these buns a bit different is that they are yeast-less and egg-less.… Continue Reading →

The pups and I would like to wish everyone a HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE and HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all the amazing dads out there! Given today marks the official start to summer (yippee!) and the longest day of the year, I… Continue Reading →

Happy Hump Day everyone! I had my first fattoush salad at a food court Labanese fast food joint. It was loaded with pickled turnip dyed bright pink probably using beet juice? It was zipitty, delish and definitely an awesome first… Continue Reading →

Finally a warm day! Time for some al fresca dining! Hubby’s been working hard at power washing the front porch and patio furniture so we decided we were going to take Sunday family dinner outside. This is definitely one of… Continue Reading →

I could not sleep (again) and spent my waking hours thinking about this post. I made a note of the different herbs growing in my garden and ended up with a list over 25 names deep. Feeling a bit overwhelmed and… Continue Reading →

Ovaltine or malted milk is a bit of a throw back for me and cues a number of fond childhood memories with my Amah (grandma). A warm cup of Ovaltine was an evening ritual for Amah – like a warm hug… Continue Reading →

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About Val @ the ‘T’

Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!